Food December 11, 2019

Cheerios adds heart shapes to cereal for first time in 40 years

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A beloved breakfast has created new shapes with its heart-healthy cereal for the first time.

General Mills has transformed the iconic "Os" inside Cheerios into heart shapes to celebrate the brand's new heart health campaign.

General Mills, Cheerios
For a limited time, Cheerios will include heart-shaped cereal.
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The limited-edition Honey Nut Cheerios cereal has already hit select store shelves, according to a press release, and the yellow-box Cheerios will be available nationwide in January ahead of National Heart Health Month in February.

The new shape will serve as a reminder that living a happy, heart-healthy lifestyle can be fun, easy and delicious.

General Mills, Cheerios
Honey Nut Cheerios now have heart-shaped cereal for a limited time.

Cheerios have no artificial flavors or colors and are made with 12 vitamins and minerals.

The high fiber food will be available in two different box sizes for $3.99 and $4.99 respectively.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, "Eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain fiber may lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart